In late 2013 I and a few others were recruited to build up the Moomin brand's online presence (and a few other's) and get their e-commerce operations off the ground. We were in for a tumultuous ride but we learned a lot. Structured chaos - that's any new company's natural state of being and boy was there chaos. Here … Continue reading Moomin mania – 10 things I’ve learned about e-commerce
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How three chickens taught me how to run a business
During the summers of 1987-1989 I was temporarily the proud owner of three chickens (unfortunately I don't remember their names), given to me as a loan/present from the mother of a childhood friend. They arrived beat up, half featherless but left a few months later well fed and in great condition after having spent the summer … Continue reading How three chickens taught me how to run a business
10 flea market tips you didn’t know about and how they taught me business
A show of hands. Who loves treasure hunts? Who loves good deals? Most people know about the obvious flea market rules such as bring cash, come early and do your research. These are things that will raise the odds of you finding something, but they're not guarantees. The game has changed over the past ten … Continue reading 10 flea market tips you didn’t know about and how they taught me business
The ones that got away
Every month a large amount of Finnish design and art objects leave Finland and end up in the hands of foreign buyers. It is a business that has been going on for a number of years but one that has intensified with the pace of the ever growing global society. One man who has ventured … Continue reading The ones that got away